When explaining city growth through the multiple nuclei model, geographers acknowledge that modern cities do not always follow strict patterns of growth because of __________.

Modern transportation—such as highways and rapid transit—makes it easier for people and businesses to locate in areas beyond a city’s traditional center. As a result, cities may grow in several directions and around multiple activity centers rather than following one strict pattern. The best answer is “changes to modern transportation.”

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